Nutrition and Diet: Food Ingredients, Labels, and More
Welcome to our nutrition and diet page, where you can learn about what you’re really eating. If you’re seeking guidance on meal planning, exploring dietary trends, or aiming to learn about nutrients in food so that you can make informed food choices, you are in the right place. We are always improving this page – so be sure to check back often.
80% of Americans Exposed to Fertility-Ruining Pesticides in Oat-Based Foods
A concerning discovery has been made regarding the presence of a chemical pesticide, chlormequat, in oat-based foods available in the U.S.
FDA: Children’s Applesauce PURPOSELY Contaminated with Heavy Metals
The FDA believes certain brands of children’s applesauce have been intentionally contaminated with heavy metals lead chromate.
Virus-Resistant GMO Pork Inches Closer to Human Consumption Amidst Consumer Uncertainty
Virus-resistant pork from genetically modified pigs could soon be served as your next meal. Are you ready for GMO bacon?
Zinc “Crucial” for Improving Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetics
Good news for diabetics. A meta analysis suggests zinc supplementation plays a crucial role in enhancing blood sugar control.
Coconut Oil Hailed as ‘Miracle’ Dental Breakthrough, Deadly Bacteria Killer
Mainstream science has now fully recognized the ‘miracle’ powers of coconut oil to not only combat tooth decay and drastically improve overall mouth health, but also to specifically crush a…
Not so Pure: Tropicana Orange Juice & 20 Class Action Lawsuits Against its ‘Natural’ & ‘100% Pure’ Labels
Tropicana Orange Juice claims to be ‘natural’ and ‘100% pure’, but this product is far from pure, and an influx of class action law suits are showing it.
How to Use Coconut Oil for Perfect Hair and Skin
Used in India for hair treatment, coconut oil has been used for ages to thicken, clean, and soften hair – even while promoting hair growth.
Vitamin E Protects the Lungs from Deadly Diseases Like COPD
There are things one can do to to protect against COPD. One study found that vitamin E may serve as a protectant for the lungs, preventing against COPD.
Turmeric’s Powerful Life-Promoting Properties Put Pharmaceuticals to Shame
Curcumin, the key chemical in turmeric, has been shown to possess very powerful health-promoting properties. Recent research has even found that curcumin can even prolong lives of fruit flies by…
Grapefruit Molecule may Lower Bad Cholesterol, Treat Diabetes
A little bitter with a little sweet, in the form of a nano-complex dietary supplement taken before meals, can result in a substantial reduction of fat and sugar absorption in…